I’ve been thinking about a new series of posts I want to write that are a collaboration with other bloggers and I have come up with a series that I am going to call: ‘An Interview With …’. These… Read More

This story is set in the countryside near Newcastle, that has a river running through it which seems to be the epicentre of a number of tragic female deaths over many years, even dating back to women who drowned through… Read More

A couple of weeks ago I went to the hairdressers and whilst I was there, the apprentice (she’s a lovely 20 year old girl who is usually bright and bubbly) was talking to the hairdresser and myself about some problems… Read More

‘An unnamed defendant stands accused of murder. Just before the Closing Speeches, the young man sacks his lawyer, and decides to give his own defence speech.’ This novel is told from the point of view of the defendant giving his… Read More

I’m feeling a bit down tonight – theres no particular reason why. Lately I’ve been going through a confused jumble in my mind that just goes round and round. I’m worrying about my career. ‘Am I in the right… Read More

Have you ever felt lost, anxious or panicky about adulthood? Have you spent a hungover Sunday crying into a bowl of cereal? Have you scrolled through Instagram and felt nothing but green-eyed jealousy? ‘How to be a Grown-Up’ is part… Read More

Today I had a parcel delivered: Three new books and a cover for my MacBook. I love getting deliveries – even though you know what you ordered and when it is arriving, it’s still exciting opening the box and inspecting… Read More

So, I thought I would try to take a picture (or two) each day to perhaps sum up my day, or show a reflection of my day. Today, my photo’s show a beautiful blue sky with light clouds and some… Read More

Book Review: ‘The Cows’ by Dawn O’Porter This novel typifies modern day society in light of the centrality on wide-coverage media and social media, and shows the reflections of modern society. It focuses on the lives of three women: Tara,… Read More